A Chinese sociology expert has called for the country’s female-only parking spaces to be renamed as “novice driver” spaces after a series of complaints about sexism.

The suggestion came after a new “female-only” parking space in Kunming, capital of the southwestern province of Yunnan, sparked a debate about discrimination against women, local website Yunan.cn reported on Friday.

The spot is larger than others in the car park, stands alone and is conveniently located near the exit, the report said.